Tips To Improve Your Photography Skills

Benjamin Perlin

Benjamin Perlin is a Nashville-area photographer whose growing small business highlights his unique artistic vision. With a passion for darkroom development, Benjamin (Ben) Perlin enjoys mixing the creative and scientific aspects of photography.

While not everyone can be a professional photographer, amateurs can improve their techniques with these easy-to-follow tips:

One of the easiest ways to improve your photographs is to get closer to your subject. Cut out extra background space when photographing people by zooming in or simply stepping closer to the subject.

Pay attention to the light before you snap your photograph. For example, consider whether you need to turn on a lamp, or step out of the shade if your subject’s face is not well-lit. You may need to use your flash, even outside during the day, if you want to eliminate shadows on your subject’s face.

Of course, the surest way to improve your photography skills is to practice often. Read the owner’s manual for your camera and experiment with taking photos with different settings.